Getting bang for your buck discussion on footpath & cycleway infastructure

I found this on the site below

http://www.bicycleinfo.nsw.gov.au/news.html

I cannot make that date due to work if anybody is interested please see details below sounds interesting

National Committee of Transport Engineering - 30 August - Parramatta

Getting bang for your buck: designing, funding and maximising the use of footpath and cycleway infrastructure.

Walking is part of nearly every trip. Both walking and cycling are relatively inexpensive to do and provide health, environmental and decongestion benefits. State and local transport agencies hope walking and cycling will help lower traffic congestion and create healthy, sustainable communities.

This session brings together a panel of 4 practitioners to address the strategy, funding, design and operations of walking and cycling infrastructure. Spaces are limited – register early to ensure a seat.

Brochure link below

http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/bang_for_y...

Date:
Thursday 30th August 2012
2.30pm – 5.00pm
Venue:
Charles Burn room , Parramatta Town Hall,
184 Church Street, Parramatta
A short, 5 minute walk from
Parramatta Interchange
The venue does have stairs, please
advise if you require special access or
mobility arrangements.
Hosted by:
National Committee of Transport Engineering
Program outline:
2:30 pm Registration and Afternoon tea
3:00 pm Strategy – Peter McCue,
Premier’s Council for Active Living
3:20 pm Capturing funding –
Myfanwy Lawrence,
Parramatta City Council
3:40 pm Effective footpath and bicycle design –
Dick van den Dool, GTA Consultants
4:00 pm Work Place Travel Planning
and Healthy Urban Design –
Nicholas Petrunoff,
Liverpool Hospital Travel Plan
4:20 pm Ride and Walk to Uni programs –
Paul Falzon, Transport
Planning Manager,
University of Western Sydney
4:40 pm Panel discussion and closing remarks
5:00 pm Drinks (venue to be confirmed)
Registration fees: Members $25 Non Members $35
Please email eyiannakis@engineersaustralia.org.au
for more information